RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Villarreal CF — La Liga at Stage Front Stadium.
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Villarreal CF 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alejandro Quintero Gonzalez (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Alvaro Granel Peiro (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Carlos Alvarez Fernandez (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep | Villarreal CF | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | Real Madrid CF | A | 1–4 | L |
| 14 Sep | Deportivo Alavés | H | 3–2 | W |
| 31 Aug | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Aug | Club Atlético de Madrid | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Aug | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Sep | FC Barcelona | H | 1–5 | L |
| 14 Sep | RCD Mallorca | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Aug | Valencia CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Aug | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 4–3 | W |
| 23 Aug | Sevilla FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | Villarreal CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #11 |
| 7 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 1 / 4 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 10 | Scored | 13 |
| 10 | Conceded | 12 |
| +0 | GD | +1 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 29% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
Villarreal CF this season
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (7 pts). Villarreal CF are 11th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0-15
2/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Villarreal CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/6
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Roberto Fernandez | 6 G |
| Tyrhys Dolan | 1 G |
| Alex Calatrava | 1 G |
Villarreal CF
| Pape Gueye | 3 G | |
| Alberto Moleiro | 2 G | 3 A |
| Georges Mikautadze | 2 G | 1 A |
| Nicolas Pepe | 2 G | |
| Gerard Moreno | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Villarreal CF has kicked off!
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Manolo González might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' Alex Kral, a Czech Republic , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' Thierno Barry is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona tonight.
- 20' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona have won 331 goals from 289 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Villarreal CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 35' Raul Albiol makes way for Eric Bailly at the 35 minute mark. A tactical switch from Villarreal CF.
- 40' Villarreal CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a card for Ayoze Perez.
- 46' Jofre Carreras Pages doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 46' A moment of madness from Pol Lozano on 46 minutes earns him a card. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona will be frustrated.
- 46' Sergi Gomez is replacing Leandro Cabrera for the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona side.
- 51' Ayoze Perez doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 56' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 61' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Villarreal CF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 63' Ayoze Perez makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Villarreal CF are in front.
- 64' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona make a change. Alvaro Tejero trudges off to be replaced by Carlos Romero on 64 minutes.
- 66' Villarreal CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dani Parejo is hanging Santi Comesana on the field on 66 minute.
- 71' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Villarreal CF's 4-4-2 shape.
- 72' Time for substitution for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. Brian Olivan is replaced by Naci Unuvar.
- 73' Another change for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona made on 73 minute. Pol Lozano leaves to be changed by Jose Gragera.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Nicolas Pepe. He replaces Ayoze Perez on 74 minute.
- 76' The referee shows RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player a card on 76.
- 80' Ilias Akhomach makes way for RamonTerrats Espacio at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Villarreal CF.
- 85' Diego Conde has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 85.
- 90' RamonTerrats Espacio picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- The final score is 1-2.
Lineups
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 7
-
6
Leandro Cabrera ↓ Sergi Gomez 46'
- 4
-
14
Brian Olivan ↓ Naci Unuvar 72'
-
12
Alvaro Tejero ↓ Carlos Romero 64'
- 20
-
10
Pol Lozano ↓ Jose Gragera 73'
- 17
- 1
- 23
-
9
Alejo Veliz ↓ Walid Cheddira 72'
Bench
- 13
-
3
Sergi Gomez ↑ 46'
- 11
- 18
- 5
-
24
Irvin Cardona ↑ 80'
-
37
Naci Unuvar ↑ 72'
- 33
-
16
Walid Cheddira ↑ 72'
-
15
Jose Gragera ↑ 73'
-
22
Carlos Romero ↑ 64'
- 19
Coach
Manolo González
Villarreal CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
-
22
Ayoze Perez ↓ Nicolas Pepe 74'
- 18
-
2
Logan Costa ↓ Pau Navarro 74'
- 13
- 11
- 23
- 15
-
14
Santi Comesana ↓ Dani Parejo 66'
-
16
Alex Baena ↓ Denis Suarez 66'
- 17
-
3
Raul Albiol ↓ Eric Bailly 35'
Bench
-
4
Eric Bailly ↑ 35'
- 12
-
19
Nicolas Pepe ↑ 74'
-
10
Dani Parejo ↑ 66'
-
6
Denis Suarez ↑ 66'
-
20
RamonTerrats Espacio ↑ 80'
- 1
-
26
Pau Navarro ↑ 74'
- 33
Coach
Marcelino
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yeremi Pino | 5 |
| Etienne Capoue | 2 |
| Santi Cazorla | 2 |
| Dani Parejo | 2 |
| Ayoze Perez | 2 |
| Keidi Bare | 2 |
| Benjamin Lecomte | 2 |
| Karl Toko Ekambi | 2 |
Head to Head
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2024-09-26
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–2
Villarreal CF
L
2024-09-21
Real Madrid CF
4–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2024-09-14
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
3–2
Deportivo Alavés
W
2024-08-31
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
2024-08-28
Club Atlético de Madrid
0–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
2024-08-24
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0–1
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.5
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.86
Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.36
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
54%
Draw or Villarreal CF
70%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Villarreal CF
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
6%
0 – 1
5.8%
1 – 3
5.4%
0 – 0
5%
1 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
4%
2 – 0
3.9%
0 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Handicap | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers | Push | Villarreal CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 16% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 20% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.